Rule 40-2-16-.08. Milking Barn, Stable, or Parlor - Cleanliness

1. (1) Interiors Clean. The interior of the milking barn, stable, or parlor must be kept clean.
2. (2) Feed Mangers. Leftover feed in feed mangers must appear fresh, and not wet or soggy.
3. (3) Bedding Material. If bedding material is used, manure must be removed from all bedding material between each milking.
4. (4) Outside Surfaces Clean. Outside surfaces of all milking and clean-in-place (CIP) equipment located in the milking barn, stable, or parlor must be kept clean.
5. (5) Gutter Cleaners. Gutter cleaners must be kept clean.
6. (6) Pens and Stalls Kept Clean. All pens, calf stalls, and bull pens, if not separated from the milking barn, stable, or parlor, must be kept clean.
7. (7) Swine and Fowl Exclusion. Swine and fowl must be kept out of the milking area.

8. (8) Milk Stools, Characteristics.

   1. (a) Milk stools cannot be padded;
   2. (b) Milk stools must be constructed to be easily cleaned;
   3. (c) Milk stools, surcingles, and antikickers must be kept clean and in good repair; and
   4. (d) Milk stools must be stored above the floor in a clean place in the milking barn, stable, parlor, or milkhouse when not in use.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 26-2-450, et seq.

History. Original Rule entitled "Milking Barn, Stable, or Parlor - Cleanliness" adopted. F. June 9, 2023; eff. July 1, 2023, as specified by the Agency.